Opening Ceremony

Melbourne Street Fashion Six

by cecylia on March 12, 2011

A gorgeous girl from Zambesi - in Zambesi dress and Opening Ceremony shoes.

I hope you’ve enjoyed these gorgeous fashionistas’ photos. Let me know if you would like to see more Street Chic photos :)

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Opening Ceremony for Chloe

by cecylia on November 16, 2010

Ok before you jump into conclusions, (and come on you should know better than to believe that Chloe would allow Opening Ceremony to collaborate with them)… this is a post dedicated to my new bag, my first-ever non-sale designer bag I bought in Paris. My favourite souvenir from Paris.

It was a big deal for me because I was actually on a mission to get the Celine box bag or a vintage Hermes Constance I’d met at Gabrielle Geppert, see here; but all of Celine’s bags were out of good colours. There was only a navy one left at the Avenue Montagne store.

Man, people go crazy around Paris Fashion Week! So since Celine was off the list, my next favourite was a bright orange one from Dior…I really wanted to get a small shoulder bag because I already have so many totes. But in the end after much debate and a twist of fate, the Chloe Daria bag became mine.

So here’s the opening ceremony:

Peek-a-Boo!

The leather is so soft. It’s so difficult to believe that for such a structured bag, the hide is so buttersoft.

Wearing my favourite Antonia Goy silk Georgette dress

So here it is – my new baby =) Oh and Jessica Alba has one too

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Meeting Pauric Sweeney

by cecylia on March 28, 2010

I had the pleasure of meeting my favourite bag designer- Pauric Sweeney. Being such a dork, I carried my bag there to show him how much I loved his design and patent leather. Here I am standing outside his show room in Paris, my stomach is full of butterflies.

A most gorgeous pug called ‘Shakra’ with a diamante collar and larger-than-life personality greeted me. He made me miss my boys at home so much. We spent the next 10 minutes talking about our dogs and pulling out photos from our phones.

I wore my vintage gold ring everyday in Paris. I always pack a small satchel of jewelry and only end up wearing a few pieces. Wearing my Callia cream coat and dotted stockings from Alannah Hill. The buckled shoes are a copy of Opening Ceremony ones from Nine West. They’re tall but very comfortable.

Out of a living room full of bags, this grey leather bag was my favourite. It is actually a back pack as well. And yes I have ordered it for my boutique for next season. Cannot wait for its arrival!

Pauric Sweeney used to be a fashion designer. One day, a famous journalist told him at the end of one of his fashion shows that he should concentrate on his bags. He took her advice and the rest is history. Pauric used to be the accessories designer for Jil Sander. I love his bags. He’s pretty cool too. In Chloe dress and vintage nude scarf.

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It does matter if it’s black and white

by cecylia on December 3, 2009

Ok, you’ve got to admit, everyone likes wearing black and white. We do it so often we don’t even realise it sometimes. Long gone are the days where only musicians, grooms and chefs dress in penguin colours. Black and white attire is so common and popular, I actually find it a little bit of a drag to gaze upon someone wearing a white skirt and black pants or skirt. In our modern day and age, we can be more creative with these shades. Think outside the black and white square. Here are some stylish women who whimsically display their affection for the colours and inspire you and I to wear black and white more, in a nouveau way.

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I don’t know which caught my eyes first- her beautiful stripey dress (it is rare to see both horizontal and vertical stripes in the same garment) or her red doctors bag. Picture taken by The Sartorialist. I love her 2 tone Oxford shoes as well. What a lovely balcony.

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An off-duty model taking advantage of her Chanel dress and black patent accessories. The dress has gorgeous Renaissance detailingI love the little bow at her neck and the hemline. Karl Lagerfeld is a genius. Check out the ladies checking her out.

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Karla of Karla’s Closet – I follow her blog on BlogLovin’ and she never disappoints with her outfits. Always beautiful in her photographs, she combines vintage and desinger gear with such applomb. Love the gold-rimmed Ray-bans and the black and white checkered leather mini. I want I want!

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Only a great figure like hers can carry off a white body-con dress. Ladies. if you are not a size6, don’t try this at home- wear the black version instead. This lady wears it with such ease and confidence, I would have applauded her if I saw her on the street. And I absolutely adore her cutout wedges.

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So stylish. I think every girl needs a black and white ruffled dress- this dress easily transitions you from day to night, from office to party, from season to season. The shirt collar adds formalitry while the ruffles scream fun and frivolrity.Just add killer black accessories.

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I remember giving this girl the thumbs up when I commented on her look on Elle Street Chic. I think I was the only one. Everyone else thought her back-to-front look was strange. But she has a great figure, so I applauded her originality. Plus, those white and black towering wedges are simply stunning. I want I want!

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This is a distinctive Sass & Bide look- maybe you can only recognize the Black Rats leggings. This is one of my favourite looks, a cute black mini with black leggings and a tuxedo jacket. The beauty of this outfit is that you look edgy and smart and the white jacket adds an unexpected touch to the all-black-ensemble most people would have opted.

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I don’t know where to begin – I love everything she’s got on. The jacket and skirt is a great pair, fantastic detailing!  I adore her strappy booties. They are Chloe Sevigny for Opening Ceremony boots! I like how she kept her her tousled and legs crossed- a great shot!

If you don’t know what to wear to fashion week, just borrow a few black and white style tips from these fashionistas.

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